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Welcome to Monday! I hope you all had a restful weekend, and got to do something you enjoy. I sure did. On Friday, I picked up my little Emily from school at noon, and we had a mommy/daughter date, which was lunch and a movie. We saw "Hop" - so cute! Then the weekend was spent scrapping for fun and hanging out with the fam. Well, the "scrapping for fun" consisted of me playing with the new Kate's ABCs cartridge that I just got, along with some beautiful Basic Grey and Bo Bunny papers. And this is what happens when you combine an amazing cartridge with gorgeous papers. So just before posting this, I decided that I would go ahead and turn this into a kit. You can blame Nana Susan for that because she's the one who talked me into it. To order, email me at moniquegriffith@yahoo.com. Include the kit, your zip, and preferred payment method (PayPal or check). See below for details (and blog candy too!)...

I'm just going to make a very limited number of these because it is a pretty new cartridge that not everyone has yet. But if you have a little girl, a niece or a granddaughter, this is an absolute must-have cartridge - you will LOVE it!!! I think it may still be a JoAnn's exclusive, but don't quote me on that. If you like this kit, and you're planning to get this cart, I'd recommend that you order this kit now while it's in stock because I'm not making very many, and you can always get the cart later if you want.

This layout would be great for any Spring or Easter pics of your sweet little one. I am planning to get my little Emily a brown Easter bunny, just so I can have some cute pics for this layout - is that crazy or what? Please tell me I'm not the only one who does things like that, LOL! The kit will include all of the patterned papers, cardstock and ribbon that you need to complete the layout (there's a LOT of paper involved here - the background alone takes 8 sheets - yikes!). The photo mats will be pre-cut for you, and you'll get full directions with Cricut Cut Chart, well-organized written instructions and plenty of color photographs. If you'd like to see how our kits work, you can see a videoHERE.

The complete kit is $25, or you can always purchase just the directions for $10. Shipping is available, and ranges from $5 in California to $6-$9 in the rest of the US, depending on location. Combined shipping is available. These should be ready to ship by April 28th. To order, just email me at moniquegriffith@yahoo.com. Include the name of the kit you'd like, your state or zip, and preferred payment method (PayPal or check).

Be sure to check in tomorrow. I'll be posting Nana Susan's latest kit - Elegant Cards. Oh. My. Goodness. Her project is sooooooooooooooo exceptionally beautiful - I can hardly wait to show it to you!!!!!

Hmmm, does anybody around here like blog candy? How about a nice little assortment of Ranger's Liquid Pearls and Stickles? Those are a staple to scrapping life! Just leave a comment here on this post, and then come back each day this week for more chances!

Wow, this lo is just so beautiful!! I don't know how you do it!!! I wish I had your talent for putting together gorgeous lo's like this one!! This is a cart that I have been wanting for some time now. It's such a cute cart!

Great layout!!!! You're not the only one that takes pictures for layouts you've made. I bought B is boy just for the little tykes car, and finally picked up the little tykes car for my granddaughter, she came home this weekend and I snapped lots of pics with her in her car and can't wait to "scrap it".

Monique...you know I LOVE your work and this is no exception...I'm speechless. It is just GORGEOUS, ADORABLE and so Very Precious!! Perfect papers too. I just got this cartridge and you have so inspired me!! Thanks for a change to win some LP...gotta love them. ;)

I love love love your layout. One of the next Cricut cartridges i want to get is Kate ABC'S, and the Heritage cartridge. I love following your blog and your projects. Thanks for the chance at some blog candy.mexicopetshop@hotmail.com

Oh what a PRETTY layout!!! Luv the colors and the paper companies (they're both my fav!) I luv stickles, but haven't tried the liquid pearls yet... thanks for the great blog candy and the chance to win!

You are killing me, Monique.:) Each LO is just fantastic. Makes me want everyone. :) Love, love this sweet cart just as much as a Child's Year and that is saying a lot for me. Your (broke) Oregon Friend :)

I'm in awe at this layout. You are very talented...but I think you must know that already :-) I can't get over how pretty the LO is and I'm seriously thinking about adding Kate's ABC's to my collection. Thanks, as usual, for the inspiration to make great things!

Ahhhhhhh......as my heart melts, looking at this absolutely AMAZINGLY DARLING latest creation of yours, I am reminded of your unbelievable God-given talent. You have TOTALLY rocked my socks off with this one, Monique. Just when I think "She can't POSSIBLY do anything cuter than..(fill in the blanks with one of your FANTABULOUS layouts)" you prove me wrong with each new creation!! I am HEAD OVER HEELS in love with this one!!!! It's a MUST have, for me, FOR SURE!!

This is a beaautiful layout. I have been trying to get Kate's ABC for a month, I'm not giving up on finding it available. I was looking for liquid pearls yesterday, but did't find them. I didn't know Rangers made them. I would love to when them, so thank you for the chance.

I can't believe it. You amaze me. You have managed to make a layout that I love more than anything you have ever done. It is almost too beautiful to put pictures in. That is something that I would probably frame and hang up in the spring. Wow!!!!!

Wonderful layout--wish I had a little girl to take some pictures of and put in there! I guess some baseball pics of my 5-year old playing in the dirt during the game would match too, right?? :)kristyscraps@sbcglobal.net

OMG! This absolutely BEAUTIFUL. I am doing my best to resist buying, don't know if that will win over though. I have the Cartridge and a lovely little 3 year old girl. Your a total inspiration to how to really use these cartridges. Thank you for sharing an amazing eye!

Such a beautiful, wonderful layout for this upcoming Easter season. You continually cease to amaze me with your talent. Each new creation has more and more detail. Thanks for sharing your creativity and design secrets with us. Rock on, my friend, Rock on!!

I love love love Blog candy, it's calorie free and no cavities...thank you for the chance to win Ranger's Liquid Pearls and Stickles. I love your scrapbook layouts, the brownish edges intrigue me as do the 3d popdots.

this kit is absolutely beautiful, but then agaian I like all your kits... I hope to be able to purchase this one mext month when the retirement check comes in...Love it,love it love it.Dawn RIabosoffit@hotmail.com

I LOVE this layout!!! I just bought the Kate's ABCs cartridge over the weekend! I don't have any granddaughters yet, but I'm hoping that someday soon I might ~ so I may just have to break down and buy this kit! :o)Would love to win the candy ~ I have some Stickles, but I've never tried the Liquid Pearls. Thanks for the chance to win them!

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I so wanted to get this cart when I was down in Woodland a couple of weeks ago, but the JoAnns was out of them. I'm 90 miles from the closest one where I live. It is on my list of need to get some day.Beth Leebethlorr@hotmail.com

Wow. I love this layout. I always love all your work but I will be honest this is the first one that I right away was like okay go ahead and buy it lol... If I had the extra cash I would buy that right away. You do great work keep it up and thanks for sharing with us!

About Me

Monique Griffith

Rocklin, CA, United States

The Monique Griffith Design Team consists of 4 Cricut Designers: Monique, Wendy Lawrence, Susan Rees and Becca Rees. We specialize in making Cricut Project Kits that you can make on your own with your Cricut, learning more about your bug in the process. You just need your Cricut Expression, the required cartridge(s), and a few basic tools. The directions come with a Cricut Cut Chart that shows you line by line exactly what you'll need to cut on your machine, with all of the settings for each cut. There are also well-organized written instructions and color photographs. We pride ourselves on our detailed designs, and on teaching others how to most effectively design with the Cricut. Currently, we have have downloadable directions on sale for only $5, and there are over 50 projects to choose from.